Lavone Craig
Manteca,USA
Summary
Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.
Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Bronco Wine Company
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all work carried out by staff and accountants 5 Direct reports, 1 Indirect report
- Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer
- Manage Accounting processes for Bivio Transport & Logistics, Barrel Ten Quarter Circle Inc., Barrel Ten Quarter Circle Land
- Own monthly close activities for assigned entities to ensure timely and accurate monthly close
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Work with independent auditors, customers, and vendors as a representative of Bronco Wine Company
- Direct and Complete year-end reports related to specific suppliers for Directors and Ownership review
- Month-End journal entries and supporting analysis with schedules for assigned company(s)
- Lead the implementation of new accounting standards
- Approve banking transactions prepared by banking team
- Conduct other treasury and banking tasks as needed
- Manage team for productivity, compliance to policies and procedures, and employee satisfaction
- Annual Performance Reviews and Performance Improvement Plan as needed
- File property taxes for various counties
- Headed year end audit and annual inventory audit
- Headed 1099’s process for various vendors
- Conduct and attend routine meetings to improve processes
- Team project Implementing Invoice automation process
- Implemented Intercompany billing process to save company money
- Implement and adhere to SOP's
- Apply proper GL Account / division codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Create depreciation reports, Interest Expense reports, and Inventory reports
- Established a good rapport with faculty and other team members
FINANCE/TREASURY ACCOUNTANT LEAD
The Save Mart Companies
10.2006 - 05.2021
- Balanced Numerous, high volume bank reconciliations; responsible for creating/posting general ledger entries in IBM lnfinium AS400
- Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Balanced Worker's Compensation & Credit Card Accounts
- Admin Assistant for Fixed Assets & Property Tax department during tax season
- Trained new hires
- Cross trained employees in various areas of finance
- Created and sent formal letters to state for the purpose of collecting payment
- Input Returned Items, check collections, Customer Service
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system
- Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service
- Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders
OFFICE MANAGER
For The Love Of Stone
01.2001 - 09.2006
- Company Overview: Management-for the love of stone
- 2 direct reports - office clerks
- Set up new customer accounts and update existing profiles with the latest information
- Adhered to standards of quality and service as well as all compliance requirements
- Completed routine and complex account updates to resolve problems
- Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts and solidified beneficial agreements
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets
- Prospects for new customers in target areas or demographics to bring in new business
- Proposed additional service options for clients to capitalize on upselling opportunities
- Built relationships with customers and the community to promote long term business growth
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve the overall performance of personnel
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for contractors and subcontractors
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings
- Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations
- Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests
- Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Financial Record Management
- Financial Regulatory Adherence
- Upholding Confidentiality Standards
- Identifying Discrepancies
- Project Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook Proficiency
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- IBM AS400 Proficiency
- Experience with IFS Software
- Account Management
- SAP Proficiency
- GAAP Proficiency
- General Ledgers
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Team Management Coordination
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Financial Accounting
- Business Administration
- Account Reconciliation Expertise
- Cash Management Expertise
- Account Analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 2 in the development of House of Prayer Ministry For All People. (Non-Profit Organization)
- California Real Estate License (REALTOR)
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of up to 7 staff members. (4 accountants, 3 accounting clerks)
Certification
Accelerating Your Career with Personal Branding
Teamwork Essentials: Stand Out as a Valuable Team Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Academic Performance Award
- Undergraduate students who demonstrate record of accomplishment and academic excellence
- 3.4 grade point average or higher
- 3 pillars of: scholarship, leadership, and service
Timeline
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Bronco Wine Company
03.2023 - Current
FINANCE/TREASURY ACCOUNTANT LEAD
The Save Mart Companies
10.2006 - 05.2021
OFFICE MANAGER
For The Love Of Stone
01.2001 - 09.2006
Associate of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Modesto Junior College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
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